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SynthesisAfrican journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM2017

WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION EXERCISE IS WELL TOLERATED IN PATIENTS WITH DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.

Eloá Moreira-Marconi, Danubia C Sá-Caputo, Carla F Dionello, Eliane O Guedes-Aguiar, Cintia R Sousa-Gonçalves, Danielle S Morel, Laisa L Paineiras-Domingos, Patricia L Souza, Cristiane R Kütter, Rebeca G Costa-Cavalcanti and 7 more

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Synthesis in African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 18 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

17 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Eloá Moreira-MarconiPrograma de Pós-graduação em Fisiopatologia Clínica e Experimental, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Danubia C Sá-CaputoPrograma de Pós-graduação em Fisiopatologia Clínica e Experimental, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Carla F DionelloLaboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Eliane O Guedes-AguiarLaboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Cintia R Sousa-GonçalvesLaboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Danielle S MorelLaboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Laisa L Paineiras-DomingosLaboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Patricia L SouzaLaboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Cristiane R KütterLaboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Rebeca G Costa-CavalcantiLaboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Glenda CostaLaboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Patricia C PaivaLaboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Claudia FigueiredoLaboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Samuel Brandão-Sobrinho-NetoLaboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Christina StarkChildren´s Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
Marianne UngerDivision of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, South Africa.
Mario Bernardo-FilhoLaboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro · BRFaculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais · BRStellenbosch University · ZAUniversity Hospital Cologne · DE

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDuchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is caused by a defective gene located on the X-chromosome, responsible for the production of the dystrophin protein. Complications in the musculoskeletal system have been previously described in DMD patients. Whole body vibration exercise (WBVE) is a treatment that improves musculoskeletal function in movement disorders. The aim of this study was to review the effects of WBVE on functional mobility, bone and muscle in DMD patients. MATERIALS AND

methodsFour databases were searched. Three eligible studies were found; all three conclude the management of DMD patients with WBV was clinically well tolerated. The studies used a side-alternating WBV system, frequencies 7 - 24 Hz; and amplitudes 2 - 4 mm.

resultsA work indicates that a temporary increase in creatine kinase in DMD during the first days of WBV was observed, but other authors did not find changes. No significant changes in bone mass, muscle strength or bone markers. Some patients reported subjective functional improvement during training. Interpretation.

conclusionIt is concluded that WBV seems to be a feasible and well tolerated exercise modality in DMD patients.

Indexed as

Exercise TherapyHumansMuscle, SkeletalMuscle StrengthMuscular Dystrophy, DuchenneRange of Motion, ArticularVibrationDuchenne muscular dystrophyrehabilitationwhole body vibration exercise

Identifiers

PMID28740938
PMCPMC5514435
OpenAlexW2736163619

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